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Hours Calculator

Total Hours

8.00

decimal hours

Hours : Minutes

8:00

Total Minutes

480

Quick Shifts

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How to Use the Hours Calculator

  1. Enter your start time
  2. Enter your end time
  3. Check "overnight" if your shift crosses midnight
  4. Optionally enter break time in minutes

Common Uses

  • Timesheets - Calculate daily work hours
  • Payroll - Convert to decimal for billing
  • Freelancing - Track billable hours
  • Overtime - Calculate extra hours worked
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate hours between times?

Enter a start time and end time. The calculator handles overnight shifts and shows total hours in both decimal and hours:minutes format.

What about overnight shifts?

Check 'End time is next day' if your shift crosses midnight. For example, 10 PM to 6 AM would be an overnight shift.

How do I subtract break time?

Enter the break duration in minutes and it will be automatically subtracted from your total hours.

What's decimal time?

Decimal time expresses hours as a decimal. 7.5 hours = 7 hours 30 minutes. It's useful for payroll and billing.

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